Neighborhood watch program starts in Lakeport

LAKEPORT -- A neighborhood watch program began in the city this summer and Lakeport police are looking for more citizens interested in participating.

"Our goal is to reduce crime and expand communication between the police department and city residents and business owners," Lakeport Police Department (LPD) Officer Destry Henderson said in a statement.

The program was first implemented in the area of Armstrong Street, with residents of nearby neighborhoods participating.

There were positive impacts in that area of the city, and the program helped develop another communication line between the LPD and community members, Henderson stated.

The LPD seeks additional city neighborhoods to become involved in the program.

People wanting to start a watch program in their neighborhood, join an existing area program, attend a meeting or ask additional questions should contact Henderson at 263-5491, ext. 27 or dhenderson@lakeportpolice.org.